Lead Pipes
The leadpipe is the first point of contact with the player after the mouthpiece and is therefore a very important component for you to select for your desired sound and feel. The diameter and placement of the venturi (the smallest point in the taper of the pipe) have significant effects on the playing characteristics of an instrument. Three interchangeable yellow brass leadpipes are included with each slide:

• 1 = Smallest venturi diameter: compact sound with very clear articulation
• 2 = Medium venturi diameter: more open sound
• 3 = Largest venturi diameter: large, broad sound

Leadpipes for the various bore sizes are stamped as follows, before the number:

• T85 = .485 bore
• T0 = .500 bore
• T8 = .508 bore
• M = .525 bore, small shank receiver
• MT = .525 bore, large shank receiver
• (none) = .547 bore
• B = .562 bore (bass trombone)

The following options are available and can be exchanged for the standard leadpipes at no additional cost:

• 1.5 = Between 1 and 2
• 2.5 = Between 2 and 3
• L = Longer version of any numbered pipe for more centered feel (not available for small bores)
• S = Shorter version of any numbered pipe for more open feel
• G = Gold Brass pipe: warmer, more dense sound
• NS = Nickel Silver pipe: more brilliant sound
• VE = Vintage Elkhart, available for .547 bore tenor trombones
  
• SS = Sterling Silver pipe, available at additional cost: very solid, dense sound

Item	Description	Price
Lead Pipes	We stock almost every size available to fit Shires Trombones	$195.00
Sterling Silver Lead pipe	Offers a very solid, dense sound full of harmonics.	$330.00

 
Slides

Slide models are specified by bore size and crook design. All of the slide tubing is drawn in house to precision tolerances. The slide is then carefully assembled, aligned, and stress relieved to assure a smooth, trouble-free action.

Single bore slides: clear sound, can be more articulate than dual bore.

• B62 = .562 bore bass slide
• T47 = .547 bore tenor slide with tenor crook: centered sound and feel
• TW47 = .547 bore tenor slide with wider crook: wider sound and open feel
• TB47 = .547 bore tenor slide with bass crook: much wider sound and more open feel. Can also be used for a small bass trombone
• T25 = .525 bore tenor slide
• TW25 = .525 bore tenor slide with wider crook
• T08 = .508 bore tenor slide
• T00 = .500 bore tenor slide
• T85 = .485 bore tenor slide

Dual bore slides: open, somewhat conical sound and feel, require more air, produce larger sound. The first number indicates the bore of the upper leg of the slide; the second number the lower leg.

• B62·78 = .562-.578 bore bass slide
• TB47·62 = .547-.562 bore tenor or small bass slide
• T25·47 = .525-.547 bore tenor slide
• TW25·47 = .525-.547 bore tenor slide with wider crook
• T08·25 = .508-.525 bore tenor slide
• T00·08 = .500-.508 bore tenor slide
• T85·95 = .485-.495 bore tenor slide

Slides with no other markings are standard weight, with a nickel crook, yellow brass tubes, and nickel sleeves. Other options are available, described below:

• LW = Light Weight: no sleeves, quicker response, more brilliant sound
• N = Nickel Tubes: brilliant, articulate sound
• G = Gold Brass Tubes: warmer sound
• YC = Yellow Crook: warmer, rounder sound and articulations

Example: a slide marked TB47GLW (on the left-hand grip) is a single .547 bore slide, with no sleeves, gold brass tubes, and a wide nickel crook in the larger bass trombone bore.

Item	Description	Price
Hand Slides	We carry a large range of Shires Trombone Slides.	$2,085.00

Valves

S.E. Shires bass trombones and .525 and .547 bore tenor trombones are available with the choice of three different valves: the new S.E. Shires TruBore Valve (Patent Pending), the S.E. Shires Rotary Valve or S.E. Shires Axial Flow Valve. Because an airtight valve is essential to the response and centered feel of the instrument in all registers and many valve options on the market do not meet our pressure-test standards, we choose to produce all of our valves in-house. We thoroughly test for accurate tolerances and perfect action at every stage of manufacture. Double-valve bass trombones can be ordered with either inline or dependent valve configurations.

The S.E. Shires TruBore Valve is their our own design, a valve that captures many of the free-blowing, evenly responding characteristics of a straight trombone, with an amazingly continuous response between the open and engaged positions.

The S.E. Shires Rotary Valve is a superior version of the traditional rotary valve design, maintaining the size and shape of the tubing through the valve ports. Many players choose the S.E. Shires Rotary Valve for its secure feel and light, quick action.

The S.E. Shires Axial Flow Valve is constructed of nickel-plated brass in a brass casing. The Axial Flow Valve has the most open feel and sound of any valve on the market today.

A gooseneck, interchangeable with the valve section, can be ordered to convert any tenor or bass trombone to a straight trombone.

Item	Description	Price
Valve Sections	Tenor single Rotary or Axial Flow valve	$2,640
Valve Sections	Tenor single TruBore Valve	$2,970
Valve Sections	Tenor double Rotary or Axial Flow valves	$3,990
Valve Sections	Tenor double TruBore Valves	$4,290
Valve Sections	Bass single Rotary or Axial Flow valve	$2,640
Valve Sections	Bass single TruBore Valve	$2,970
Valve Sections	Bass double Rotary or Axial Flow valves	$3,990
Valve Sections	Bass double TruBore Valves	$4,290

Tuning Slides

S.E. Shires tuning slides are engineered with a unique, smooth double-radius design, combining the best characteristics of single- and double-radius tuning slides. They are available in either yellow brass, for clear sound and articulations, or gold brass, for warmer sound and more covered articulations. Many customers have found that a gold brass tuning slide complements a yellow brass bell, adding warmth to the sound, while a yellow brass tuning slide complements a red brass bell, clarifying the articulations and keeping the sound focused.

All tenor trombones are shipped with a tuning slide marked B, the taper we have found to provide the best feel and intonation on all models. Custom tuning slides can be special-ordered to suit players’ individual needs, but the B taper is ideal for the majority of our customers.

Bass trombonists may choose between two tuning slide tapers:

• B = compact feel and centered sound
• C = open feel and larger sound

An attractive engraved brass counterweight  is available to fit onto the tuning slide brace. The unique design allows for easy installation and removal, requiring no tools. 

Item	Description	Price
Tuning slide	Bass or Tenor tuning slide in drawn yellow brass, gold brass or nickel silver.	$595
Tuning slide	Bass or Tenor tuning slide with hand hammered seamed yellow, gold or red brass. For amazingly well centered and crisp response.	$715

Bells

New for 2007! Type 7 and 8 bells are two-piece bells constructed in a thoroughly innovative manner that follows closely the graduations of metal thicknesses found in one-piece bells. Our exclusive construction process for these bells results in the even response associated with two-piece bells, combined with the articulation and sound characteristics of one-piece bells.

At this time, type 7 and 8 bells are available only on tenor trombones.

All S.E. Shires bells are made by hand in our factory. They are labeled (underneath the tuning slide receiver facing inside) beginning with a number and a letter, indicating the bead (rolled end of the bell) construction and alloy:

• 1 or 7 = soldered bead: favors pointed articulations and centered sound.
• 2 or 8 = unsoldered bead: favors broad, somewhat diffuse sound and softer, more covered articulations.
  
  
• R = Red Brass: 90% Copper, 10% Zinc. Warm, rich sound with complex overtones, allows for a wide range of colors at different dynamics.
• Y = Yellow Brass: 70% Copper, 30% Zinc. Clear, pure sound with strong fundamental, keeps a very consistent tone color and overtone structure throughout the range of dynamics.
• G = Gold Brass: 85% Copper, 15% Zinc. Combines many of the characteristics of yellow and red brass for a very balanced and flexible sound.

Other numbers and letters after the first two signify a variety of options and are sometimes combined.

• LW = Light Weight: Very resonant and brilliant with quick, easy response.
• M = Medium Weight: Slightly lighter than standard.
• HW= Heavy Weight: Holds together very well at loud dynamics, can require more effort to play.
• T7 = Treatment 7: Thinned in flare, for some players provides easier response than standard.
• T3 = Treatment 3: Work hardened, for slightly quicker response and brighter sound.
• A1, A2 = Annealing (heat) treatments, soften the metal, for a warmer, somewhat less centered sound.

Markings specific to tenor trombone bells:
The standard diameter at the tenor trombone bell bead is 8½ inches. Other diameters are indicated after the other markings. 7½, 7¾ and 8 inch bells are available. Small bore bells are marked with an S.

• VE = Vintage Elkhart. The 2RVE and 2RVET7 are two of our most popular bells, based on the classic Elkhart models of the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s.

Markings specific to bass trombone bells:
S.E. Shires bass trombone bells are available in two flare dimensions, indicated before the other markings. If nothing is indicated, it is a BI flare.

• BI = compact flare: strong core and easy projection.
• BII = wide flare: very broad sound.

Bass trombone bell flares have a standard bead diameter of 9½ inches. 10 and 10½ inch diameters are also available and are indicated by a number at the end of the other markings.

Examples:

• 2RLWT7 is a red brass, lightweight tenor bell with an unsoldered bead that has been thinned further in the flare, in the standard 8½ inch diameter.
• BII 1Y 10 is a yellow brass bass bell with a soldered bead, a wide flare and a 10 inch diameter.

Item	Description	Price
Bell	We carry a large range of Shires Trombone bells.	$2,085

 

Alto Trombone
$4,620

The newest member of the Shires trombone family is the Eb Alto Trombone, introduced in the spring of 2007. The standard model has a .485-.495 dual bore slide and a 7 inch bell available in a full range of options and alloys. The bell taper is designed for a true and flexible alto voice, with both focused clarity for the most delicate repertoire and enough breadth of sound for a large orchestra.

A unique feature of the Shires Alto Trombone is the tuning mechanism incorporated into the handslide. The fixed bell section maintains a continuous taper, which preserves familiar relationships between the partials. The tuning mechanism in the handslide is secure and easy to use, without adding a great deal of weight. Also, particular attention has been given to the length of the handslide, to allow full use of all seven positions.

Small Bore 
$4,950

The S.E. Shires line of small bore tenor trombones is designed for players who love the flexibility and clarity of a small bore trombone and also want a rich sound that will project well at all dynamics. Although we offer our entire range of bell and slide options, the most popular configurations by far have been:

• .500 bore Nickel LightWeight slide with 1YM bells in 7½ and 7¾ inch diameters
• .508 bore NLW slide with 1YM bell in 8 inch diameter

These combinations provide a clear, yet warm and flexible sound, with excellent response and agility over the entire range of the instrument. The smaller bells provide a more penetrating sound, particularly in the high register, easily suitable to the demands of a big band lead player. A .500-.508 dual bore is also available.

NEW! Small-bore slides now available in .485 and .495 bore!

Medium  Bore

$5,050 (No valve)
$6,890 with Rotary or Axial valve
$7,150 with TruBore Valve

The S.E. Shires medium bore tenor trombone line is a fantastic choice for the jazz and commercial player who prefers a bigger, more free-blowing instrument. It can also be the perfect second instrument for the orchestral trombonist to use for lighter or pops repertoire. The slide receiver and valve sections from our large bore line are compatible, so a wide range of combinations is available to the player who owns both.

The single bore .525 slide is the most popular medium bore option, but dual bores in .508-.525 and .525-.547 are also available.

Leadpipes for .525 and .525-.547 slides are now available with receivers for small or large shank mouthpieces - perfect for the scaled-down slide of a primarily orchestral player.

An 8-inch bell of any alloy and construction can be selected to match your sound concept—and your orchestral equipment, for a continuous feel from one instrument to the other.

Large  Bore

$5,050 (No valve)
$6,890 with Rotary or Axial valve
$7,150 with TruBore Valve
The S.E. Shires large bore tenor trombone was the first line of instruments Steve produced, and it quickly cemented his reputation as one of the world’s leading brass instrument designers. Players the world over have discovered that the Shires large bore tenor trombone is the ideal instrument for any orchestral setting, as well as being wonderfully resonant and responsive for solo and chamber music performance.

A few of our most popular options are:

• 1G, 1Y, 1YM or 7YM bell, with a TB47 slide, for orchestral players who prefer an instrument that will maintain a solid, clear sound with strong fundamental throughout the entire dynamic range
• 2RVE or 2RVET7 bell, with a T47 or TW47G slide, for players who prefer an instrument rich in warm overtones that easily allows a wide range of tone color at all dynamics

Straight .547 as well as dual bore .547-.562 slides are available.




Bass Trombone

$8,360 with Rotary or Axial valves
$8,690 with TruBore Valves
The S.E. Shires line of bass trombones offers a wide range of options for all types of bass trombone playing. Both single and dual bore slides are available, as well as two different bell flares. Single valve sections are available, as well as double valve sections in both dependent and independent configurations. We offer both the S.E. Shires Rotary Valve and S.E. Shires Axial Flow Valve at the same price, so that you can make your choice based purely on your playing preference.

Popular bell options include:

• BI 2RT7 and BI 2RLWT7, for a focused, yet warm and rich bass trombone sound suitable for all playing
• BII 1Y and BII 1G, for a solid, broad orchestral sound.

Bell Photo Gallery To download these S.E. Shires trombone images, simply select the appropriate resolution from the choices below. Straight Tenor 1600x1200 1280x960 1152x864 1024x768 800x600 Tenor w/Axial-Flow Valve 1600x1200 1280x960 1152x864 1024x768 800x600 Tenor w/Rotary Valve 1600x1200 1280x960 1152x864 1024x768 800x600 Bass w/Dependent Axial-Flow Valves 1600x1200 1280x960 1152x864 1024x768 800x600 Bass w/Independent Rotary Valves 1600x1200 1280x960 1152x864 1024x768 800x600 Bass w/Dependent Rotary Valves 1600x1200 1280x960 1152x864 1024x768 800x600

Full Instrument Gallery To download these S.E. Shires trombone images, simply select the appropriate resolution from the choices below. Straight Tenor 1600x1200 1280x960 1152x864 1024x768 800x600 Tenor w/Rotary Valve 1600x1200 1280x960 1152x864 1024x768 800x600 Tenor w/Axial-Flow Valve 1600x1200 1280x960 1152x864 1024x768 800x600 Bass w/Independent Rotary Valves 1600x1200 1280x960 1152x864 1024x768 800x600 Bass w/Independent Axial-Flow Valves 1600x1200 1280x960 1152x864 1024x768 800x600 See how Shires Trombones are made. Click link  http://youtube.com/watch?v=G5LqrMcq1QE       Informatiom and Images are from the Shires Web Site Click Here  to visit.

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